halijedi
06-10-2007, 11:28 AM
I had plans to fish for LMB last night and it since none of my fishing buddies were able to make it, I decided to sleep early and target halibut this morning solo.
I arrived to an incoming tide tide at 5a.m. and noticed bait fish rilpping the surface. I decided to see if there were any active fish with a Zip Bait and immediately hung a nice fish. What was odd is that I was fighting this fish like a LMB bass with the rod tip low to the sand and little bend on the rod. After a brief fight, I landed my first legal in months. The fish measured 25" but she was on the thin side. Post spawn fish?
It was definitely nice to be back on the sand after 6 month absence.
Once the sun broke through the marine layer, I noticed red tide lingering 50-100 yards behind the first break. With little or no wind, the red tide remained away from "fishy" water.
A few shorts later on the hardbait, I decided to concentrate my efforts on the north side of a jetty with an Underspin rigged with a Super Fluke Jr. trailer and got hammered! However, this fish didn't feel like a halibut. Before the fish spit my lure, I saw what appeared to be a nice size calico bass. Probably a couple pounds.
A few casts later on the Underspin, resulted in a halibut that appeared to be borderline legal.
10:30a.m. rolled around and after few more shorts on a Mega Bass Ito 110, I decided to call it a day.
On the way to my car, I noticed a LOT of sand crab beds. These crabs were definitely primo corbina baits. After scanning the area for sliding fish, I saw a couple bruisers that were easily 20 inches. Can't wait!
Well, time to go watch Ocean's 13 with the old lady.
Hope you guys enjoy your Sunday.
*All fish were released.
I arrived to an incoming tide tide at 5a.m. and noticed bait fish rilpping the surface. I decided to see if there were any active fish with a Zip Bait and immediately hung a nice fish. What was odd is that I was fighting this fish like a LMB bass with the rod tip low to the sand and little bend on the rod. After a brief fight, I landed my first legal in months. The fish measured 25" but she was on the thin side. Post spawn fish?
It was definitely nice to be back on the sand after 6 month absence.
Once the sun broke through the marine layer, I noticed red tide lingering 50-100 yards behind the first break. With little or no wind, the red tide remained away from "fishy" water.
A few shorts later on the hardbait, I decided to concentrate my efforts on the north side of a jetty with an Underspin rigged with a Super Fluke Jr. trailer and got hammered! However, this fish didn't feel like a halibut. Before the fish spit my lure, I saw what appeared to be a nice size calico bass. Probably a couple pounds.
A few casts later on the Underspin, resulted in a halibut that appeared to be borderline legal.
10:30a.m. rolled around and after few more shorts on a Mega Bass Ito 110, I decided to call it a day.
On the way to my car, I noticed a LOT of sand crab beds. These crabs were definitely primo corbina baits. After scanning the area for sliding fish, I saw a couple bruisers that were easily 20 inches. Can't wait!
Well, time to go watch Ocean's 13 with the old lady.
Hope you guys enjoy your Sunday.
*All fish were released.